Mind Wrench Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Did the goals we wanted to accomplish, things we wanted to change in ourselves, improvements in our health, our fitness, our lifestyle, never get out of the gate this year?  Like most others, did you just play it safe, stay in your “comfort-zone” and not take any risks?  Feeling unfulfilled in life, having not grown at all this year, just like last year… and the ye...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Want the latest scoop on the bodyshop consolidation feeding-frenzy sweeping the nation right now? Is there any end, or signs of slowing down, in sight...if so, when might that be? Are you one of the 80% of shop owners looking to get out and start enjoying your well-deserved “sunset” years, but not sure when to sell or what to do first? …. Or maybe you’re looking to...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Once again, as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, around the dinner table with our families and friends, will you find it difficult to find something to be grateful for, other than the feast and your loved ones?  Have the struggles of 2021, our second year of Pandemic life, still have you feeling empty, frustrated, bitter & struggling to find gratitude?  Jo...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Has the intense negative pressure from trying to live in our “ new normal ” have you getting snippy (or worse) with those around you at the drop of a hat?  Are you now more likely to respond to a friend’s recent problem or tragedy with a quick “ sorry to hear that ”, than to really time the time to listen and acknowledge their pain?  Does it feel like the lack of e...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  One of the most profound statements I’ve ever heard was from legendary author & motivational speaker, Jim Rohn: “The greatest value in life is not what you get, the greatest value is what you become to achieve it”   This week’s episode is a clip from legendary entrepreneur, author of several self-development books & tapes, motivational speaker and mentor to...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Have you ever really looked at yourself in the mirror and thought “ Man, I really thought I’d be much further ahead in life than this? ” or “ Isn’t there something more to life than this… is this it?” It’s quite possible you’re not guiding your life in the direction YOU want… you’re NOT steering your ship! You know, there are several ways to steer a boat & they...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Is your old Yellow Pages ad, direct-mailer campaign or local bowling league sponsorship failing to drive new customers to your shop?... or, are you one the many repair shops that “don’t do” marketing and still think “word-of-mouth” advertising is all you need? Maybe you want to develop a great marketing strategy, but don’t know where to start… and more importantly,...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  The changes that the automotive repair industry is going through have made it very challenging for a lot of shop owners and technicians. The idea of going up against the big MSO’s (multi-shop operators) is making these business owners consider giving up and selling their shop.  However, these are limiting beliefs and small repair shop owners still have some edge ov...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Have you ever stopped & thought about all the power & technology we have instantly at our fingertips? When you think about the thousands of things you can do with your mobile phone, isn’t it absolutely AMAZING? Did you realize that even with a $100 smartphone, we have access to more technology than Clinton did as President of the United States?? Then why ar...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  We have all experienced unbelievable challenges and setbacks for the past 18 months, and have been knocked on our ass more than once! Feeling like the hurricane-force winds of challenge have you bent over further than you can take?... like you’re ready to snap, instead of springing back?  Did you realize your resiliency can be the key factor to your success? Join m...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Are you spending too much time “on the fence” about something? Have you been “on the fence” about selling your shop & calling it quits? Whether its concerning buying or selling a home, leaving or staying at an unfulfilling job, leaving or staying in a toxic relationship or selling your business… some people spend almost a lifetime on one fence or another… terri...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  I know I don’t need to tell you, but we are all currently living one of the most stressful times in the past 20 years! Did you realize over 75% of adults feel massive stress & anxiety every single day?... actually, I was thinking that number seemed a little light… but I deal with a little different crowd than most other people! Sometimes there are so many thoug...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Entrepreneurs are a special breed of people; they play life full-out on their own terms! Mentors are also a special breed of people, that selflessly help guide & shape the lives and futures of others! It’s not too often in life we get to “interview” our mentors and let them know what a difference they make in young lives…. but this week, I got to do just that!...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Help me celebrate my first year of creating & producing the Mind Wrench show! It’s been 12 months & 50 episodes of trying to provide value, through mindset adjustment, some self-development, viewing life through a different lens and sound business advice, to the automotive collision & repair industry. This week I’ve combined some clips from my most popu...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Does your family have some “issues” that make you feel uncomfortable when that particular subject comes up in a conversation? Is there a few “branches” of drug use, alcoholism, infidelity, abuse or mental health in your family tree? Do these family “issues” make you feel isolated & alone?... like your family is so far from normal? Join us this week, as we explo...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Everybody seems to be talking about the awesome benefits of having a morning routine, and you want to make it part of your day…but, is the simple thought of starting a morning routine  too overwhelming? Do you want to start a morning program, because you understand & believe in the benefits, but don’t think you can commit to the time or you think there are too...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  This week’s show is my interview with Jay Goninen , Founder & President of Find-A-Wrench / Co-founder & President of WrenchWay and host of the weekly “ Beyond the Wrench ” podcast. Their sole mission is helping fight the technician shortage with Tools & Services to help connect shops & technicians. Be sure to listen-in as we discuss their revolution...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in the daily “whirlwind” of your business? Are you spending more of your time working “ in ” the business, rather than “ on ” your business? Have you forgotten the REAL reason you started your shop in the first place? Join us this week, and I will show your 3 simple life-hacks that will help you remember the real “ WHY ” you went...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Do you know how much time you have left?... how many more days left on this planet? Are there things you KNOW you want to START or STOP doing, but haven’t yet? What are the fences that need mending within your own family, the broken relationships that YOU could help repair? What are you waiting for??.... will you have more time later? Join us this week, as we look...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Do you know the difference between a mentor & a coach? Did you realize you could be someone’s mentor & not even know it , but being a “coach” to someone is always intentional? Join us this week, as we explore the key differences between a mentor & a coach, show you how the benefits of both can help…. and even the rewards of coaching & mentoring othe...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Staying with the subject of mentorship from last week’s episode, I wanted to share some insights from one of the many mentors that have helped me throughout my life & career. Join us this week, as we learn from one of the worlds’ best mentors, Tony Robbins, as he shares some sage advice on how to jump back into our “normal” lives, with his “5 Keys to Living You...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Did you know that since Q1 of 2020, more individuals than ever want a mentor , and more organizations are trying to provide mentoring in the workplace as a learning and development initiative? As the millennial generation becomes the majority of the workforce, will the outgoing generation of retiring baby-boomer techs be the ones to provide the much-needed mentorin...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  As different as we all are, do you know the one thing that everybody has in common? Every day, and in every way, each one of us is always looking for a win … an easy win is even better! Join us this week, as I teach you how everyone, including YOU , with just a little bit of will power… can have 3 easy wins in the morning… even before you leave your bathroom!     D...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  As different as we all are, do you know the one thing that everybody has in common? Every day, and in every way, each one of us is always looking for a win … an easy win is even better! Join us this week, as I teach you how everyone, including YOU , with just a little bit of will power… can have 3 easy wins in the morning… even before you leave your bathroom!     D...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Notes:  Ever had someone say or do something to you, or for you, that totally shifted your attitude, changed mindset or the way you look at things? Have you noticed the drastic change in your life, or your outlook on life, from a world event, natural disaster, birth of your child, change of career or something as simple as getting your driver’s license? Join us this week,...